NPD is now soliciting presenters for the event. Individuals with expertise in any area of philanthropy are encouraged to submit a proposal. There will be offerings for the beginner, intermediate and advanced professional. Those interested may email one of the educational cochairmen, Jeanne Boyer Roy at jroy@thecountryschool.org or Coleen Harkey at charkey@optonline.net.

Women to speak at summit

The Connecticut Women's Alliance, an organization that seeks to support the advancement of women and girls through educational programming and events, is hosting the Connecticut Women's Summit.

The Connecticut Women's Summit is a festival of ideas for rapid evolution.

The Connecticut women's Summit will take place on Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center on 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT. To register, visit www.ctwomensalliance.com. Tickets are $35 and include hors d'oeuvres, wine and refreshments, free parking, book sales and signings, and other informative materials.

Commonfund, a prominent investment manager for institutional investors including pension funds and endowments and foundations, among other investors, announced the appointment of Lou Ann Dolan as managing director and group head of consultant relations.

Dolan has more than 35 years of institutional investment experience. Before joining Commonfund, Dolan was with Trust Company of the West where she was responsible for consultant relations for traditional and alternative investment mandates.

Norwalk Hospital has announced t36 physicians affiliated with the hospital have been named "Top Doctors" by U.S News & World Report. Based on a peer nomination process, the results include physicians recognized by their peers, locally and nationally, for outstanding work.

U.S. News & World Report's Top Doctors was created in collaboration with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., publisher of America's Top Doctors and other consumer health guides. Castle Connolly's research team reviews the peer nominations and the nominees' credentials, training, achievements and appointments.

Norwalk Hospital is a community teaching hospital that is committed to providing uniquely excellent, innovative and compassionate health care with exceptional outcomes to the residents of Fairfield County. For information about the hospital and to contact the physician referral service, call 1-866-NHB-WELL.